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New council members sworn in; volunteers give tree-lighting update
Summary
At its January meeting, Tonganoxie officials administered oaths to newly elected and reelected council members and volunteers reported on the recent mayor's tree-lighting event, praising community partners and noting plans for next year.
Mayor David Friess called the meeting to order and introduced the swearing-in. City Clerk Lindsay Huntington administered the oath of office to two newly elected council members and one reelected member; each repeated the oath and signed the required oath forms after the meeting as required by state statute.
Volunteer Diane Brett Howard, speaking on behalf of the group that organized the mayor's tree-lighting event, reported that decorations were moved out of the library into storage, the big tree has been taken down, and remaining Main Street items will be cleared in the next few days. Howard said volunteer teams begin work in September, the parade saw increased participation this year, and partner organizations such as West Haven Baptist Church and Genesis School supported the food drive.
Howard suggested keeping next year’s event on the traditional Saturday before Thanksgiving (referenced as the 26th in the discussion). Council members and the mayor offered public thanks; Mayor Pro Tem Miss Stevens and others praised volunteers for their work and community spirit.
The council paused for photos after the swearing-in. Administrative housekeeping followed, including roll call and routine agenda items.
